Pension Pig

26/01/2023

Many women face retirement planning challenges, research by Scottish Widows reveals. Single parents, about 90% of them women, have average pension savings below £15k; and their total assets average £29k, compared to £275,000 for a couple with children.https://adviser.scottishwidows.co.uk/assets/literature/docs/women-retirement-report-2022-press-release.pdf

24/01/2023

If your intended retirement date is getting close and you’ve not firmed up your financial arrangements, don’t panic, because expert pension planning help is at hand. There’s a lot to think about, but our professional guidance can steer you through. Visit https://pensionpig.co.uk/im-retiring-now-how-can-you-help/

23/01/2023

Britain’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched its latest campaign aiming to give consumers the knowledge and tools to avoid scams. scammers are tricking victims with false promises of a better
https://pensionpig.co.uk/news/fca-issues-magic-scam-alert/

20/01/2023

What is a ? How does it work? How does a SIPP differ from other types of pension? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in our ultimate guide to SIPPs, available to read for free on our website.

SIPPs – or self-invested personal pensions – can be suitable for people who want more control over how their pension is invested. Read more in our ultimate guide.

13/01/2023

Until 2015, when pension options widened, buying an for a lifetime income was more prevalent than now, but an annuity can still be useful in providing core retirement income. In some circumstances, enhanced annuity rates may apply. For more, see https://pensionpig.co.uk/your-flexible-retirement-options/

12/01/2023

What's happening to the in 2023? We explore the recent troubled history of the triple lock in our article - and explain why it's unwise to rely solely on the State Pension for a comfortable and fulfilled .
https://pensionpig.co.uk/news/the-state-pension-triple-lock-what-you-need-to-know-for-2023/

10/01/2023

Survey by Aviva finds 23% of people with a are thinking about taking money out or pausing/ceasing contributions to help with the . Aviva says “Important to weigh up pros and cons; pensions carry unique financial benefits.”

Aviva urges savers not to act hastily.

09/01/2023

Whatever your age, retirement planning needs to be on your financial radar, so let’s make 2023 the year you get your savings plans firmly on track. Read how to build your retirement resilience here…
https://pensionpig.co.uk/news/financial-fitness-building-retirement-resilience/

06/01/2023

The Mayhew Report by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC UK) says that by 2040, there will be 17 million over-65s. It advocates building 50,000 houses for older people every year, plus stamp duty breaks for ‘last-time buyers’ on a similar basis to ‘first-time buyers’.
https://ilcuk.org.uk/mayhew-review/

05/01/2023

Deciding when to retire can be tricky. Many questions arise, such as whether you’re ready to leave the workplace now the opportunity is close, or whether your savings will be sufficient to sustain the retirement you’ve dreamt of. We’re waiting to help at https://pensionpig.co.uk/im-thinking-about-retiring-how-can-you-help/

25/12/2022

A very and from the team at Pension Pig 🎄

23/12/2022

Too many ‘pension dippers’ are accessing cash without proper guidance or professional advice (such as we provide). Just says one flexible withdrawal can cut the annual allowance for future contributions from £40k to £4k a year. http://ow.ly/UxZF50M9r7V